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BNP unchristian says Bishop
A self-confessed supporter of the BNP candidate for London Mayor has no connection with the Church of England, says an east London Bishop.
Bishop calls on government to stop tax on good neighbours
The Bishop of Chelmsford, Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, has called on the Chancellor to keep zero-rate VAT on alterations to listed church buildings.
Bishop of Chelmsford's reaction to the news that Archbishop Rowan Williams is stepping down
Chelmsford Granted City Status
Today the Cabinet Office announced that Chelmsford has been awarded city status to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Bishop of Chelmsford: "It is only when people are converted to Christ that they will see the logic of prayer at public meetings."
Referring to the ban on prayers during public meetings which Bideford Council is appealing against, the Bishop of Chelmsford has said: "It is only when people are converted to Christ that they will see the logic of prayer at public meetings."
Legal action to recover consecrated churchyard from "Occupy Southend"
“Occupy Southend” have today received a letter regarding the commencement of legal action to recover the consecrated churchyard of St Mary’s Church in Prittlewell.
"Occupy Southend" must leave St Mary's churchyard, Prittlewell, now
A spokesman for Chelmsford Diocese has today said: "Occupy Southend have set up camp in the churchyard of St Mary's Church in Prittlewell since last Sunday, 19th February without any warning, notice or request. "The churchyard is holy ground used for burials and interment of ashes; this occupation is unlawful; and it is distracting St Mary's from serving the local community..."
Letter to “Occupy Southend” trespassing on St Mary’s Churchyard, Prittlewell
From The Reverend Shaun Conlon, Vicar of The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Prittlewell, Southend
Bishop of Chelmsford: 'Live lightly this Lent'
In a new video made for Lent 2012 the Bishop of Chelmsford, The Right Reverend Stephen Cottrell, says: 'Perhaps in Lent we could think about how we live in harmony with the planet'.
St Mary's Church, Prittlewell, Southend
Responding to reports that the Occupy movement is in the churchyard of St Mary's Church in Prittlewell, a spokesman for Chelmsford Diocese has said: "The Occupy movement has been raising important questions about the sort of society people want to live in".
Meaty matters discussed as the Bishop of Chelmsford meets Essex farmers
The Bishop of Chelmsford, The Right Reverend Stephen Cottrell, learned about current issues facing farmers when he met Essex NFU chairman, Robert Stacey, and local farm leaders for breakfast at West Hanningfield.
Tribute to the late John Suddards from the Bishop of Colchester
The Reverend John Suddards, former Team Rector of Witham, has died in unexpected circumstances at Thornbury in the Diocese of Gloucester where he had served as Vicar since July 2012.
Bishop recognises distinguished service
The Bishop of Chelmsford has appointed the following to be non-residentiary Canons of Chelmsford Cathedral.
Meet us at the UK Wedding Show at ExCel on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 February 2012
Vicars from Chelmsford Diocese will take part in the UK Wedding Show at ExCeL on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 February 2012.
John Wraw welcomed as the new Bishop of Bradwell
Rt Revd John Wraw, the new Bishop of Bradwell, was commissioned for his ministry in Chelmsford Diocese on 29 January 2012.
John Wraw consecrated at St Paul’s Cathedral
The next Bishop of Bradwell was formally ordained as Bishop in a Service of Consecration led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dr Rowan Williams, at St Paul’s Cathedral on Wednesday 25 January 2012.
Bishop’s Christmas message: ‘One person can make a difference. That person is Christ.’
There is always some point in the Christmas season when I find my thoughts turning to the fearful anxiety of the Holy Family as they trudged the streets of Bethlehem on that first Christmas night trying to find somewhere to stay.
Christmas radio adverts are high fashion
Two amusing 30 second ads are playing on Heart Essex radio this Christmas.
Comedian Jo Brand backs website to find a Christmas service near you
Details of Christmas, crib, nativity, Christingle and carol services posted by many of the Church of England’s 16,000 places of worship are just a click away at www.christmasnearyou.com
Bishop's Lent appeal breaks the records
The Bishop of Chelmsford's Lent appeal for 2011 raised a record-breaking £36,000 for good causes in Kenya.